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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 439.77 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 439.77 and 273.20 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 439.77 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/439.77 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 439.77 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 120,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,145.16/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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